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From tedious traffic, detours, and re-directions…
…to beating the heat, sleet, and wet conditions – in this episode, Ben and Lauren take the wheel and steer the Snowys Camping Show in a new direction.
Buckle in for their detailed discussion on road safety more extensive than the Sturt Highway, touching on the plans to make and the precautions to take ahead of your next road trip.
Prepare to take the nearest exit onto the Snowys Expressway!
Ben and Lauren steer the Snowys Camping Show in a new direction! Credit: Visit Victoria
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
01:17 – New Gear
04:39 – Packing Your Car
05:33 – Weather Conditions
07:19 – Traffic Conditions
07:39 – Planning Your Departure
08:25 – Regular Breaks
09:21 – Keep Your Windscreen Clean
10:05 – Stay Alert
10:49 – Share the Driving
12:04 – Coffee
13:29 – Practice and Awareness
16:24 – Night Driving
18:31 – UHF Radio Channels
19:57 – Sharing the Road with Trucks
21:39 – Overtaking Trucks
25:11 – Making Space
25:52 – Slipstream
27:07 – Passing Trucks
28:28 – Summary
29:30 – Story of the Week (…Sort Of)
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New Gear:
Sea to Summit: new dry bag and stuff sack range
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From tent pegs and air tents, to setups for summer and one-pot wonders – our gear gurus Ben and Lauren unpack the topics on every camper’s tongue, taking each minute to the limit with how-to’s, destinations, and expert interviews. Be it a swag, tent, or ‘swent’ – set up camp with us!